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Attilatheblond

(7,470 posts) Mon Oct 6, 2025, 07:15 PM Oct 6

Re Firefox browser: anybody else who uses it as default browser notice a change in browser home page? [View all]

Just opened it after being offline for a few hours. All the 'tiles' of sites I use most often are gone. Stuff like news sites I check regularly, social media sites I use, and a few retail sites I use. POOF, vanished. Can't get that browser opening page back

Did Firefox do this to comply with Trump Administration wishes/command to slow people down from getting onto trusted sites quickly? Anybody else have this blank page staring at them when they open firefox tabs?

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Re Firefox browser: anybody else who uses it as default browser notice a change in browser home page? [View all] Attilatheblond Oct 6 OP

To your 3 questions: No, no, and no. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 6 #1

I'm using firefox now - when you say "tiles" of most used site. Can you elaborate? walkingman Oct 6 #2

Not an extension, it was just the Firefox page when I opened browser or a new tab on browser Attilatheblond Oct 6 #4

Oh, I think you mean when you open a new page or tab ! Open Preferences and click on the "Home" icon. eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #10

I use Firefox - no problem OutNow Oct 6 #3

I didn't have problems either.... until I shut my browser for a while. Now, POOF all those navigation buttons gone Attilatheblond Oct 6 #5

Perhaps you had not restarted the browser since you got the last update ?? See my other message below. nt eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #7

Try this....go to settings, select home, go down to recent activity, and select "visited pages" walkingman Oct 6 #11

Thank you for tip. Done... Attilatheblond Oct 6 #15

Each time you get a browser update, it is a good idea to check your settings. eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #6

I went from Firefox to Chrome True Dough Oct 6 #8

You can choose "downloard but don't install" or other options, such as no auto download at all (not really recommended). eppur_se_muova Oct 6 #9

Thanks for recommendation, will give Brave a look Attilatheblond Oct 6 #14

If I ForgedCrank Oct 6 #12

I'm not paranoid, but I am a realist and it is pretty obvious the executive branch is at war with the people Attilatheblond Oct 6 #13

I guess ForgedCrank Oct 6 #16